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Rematch

usgb/ˈriːmætʃ/Volume
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Competitive ContextPlay
Used when talking about games or sports where opponents face each other again. SlideThe basketball teams are excited for the rematch after the nail-biting finish last week.
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Seeking RedemptionPlay
A rematch often implies that the challenger wants to prove their skill or take revenge after a defeat. SlideShe demanded a rematch to redeem herself after her unexpected loss in the chess tournament.
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Not Always ImmediatePlay
Rematches do not necessarily occur soon after the first game; they can happen much later. SlideFans waited a year to see the rematch of the two legendary boxers.